Jean-Francois Durand

Durand has spent more than 30 years with Hyatt. After an extensive and impactful career in Russia, Durand returned to the Middle East to lead the operations of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla in Jordan in 2019.

Grand Hyatt The Red Sea is a luxury property with 430 rooms, and the largest of 11 hotels set to open in the the Red Sea development.  The hotel is under construction and is expected to open by the end of 2025.